Winter Cheese Board with German Beer Cheese Fondue

So lately, it’s become apparent that cheese boards are something of a hobby / passion project for me. If I have a week where I don’t have much client work going on, my grocery cart is subconsciously navigated to the cheese counter of my store, and before I know it, I’m brainstorming another seasonal cheese board.

They’re so much fun to put together, they’re beautiful to photograph, and let’s face it: eating a big ol’ platter of cheese and goodies for dinner isn’t the worst thing. So today, we’ve got a Winter Cheese Board with German Beer Cheese Fondue to talk about. Here’s what we have going on:

German Beer Cheese Fondue (recipe below!)

Blue cheese – I used Bleu d’Auvergne, which is a French blue cheese for those who love a good funky cheese

Mild cow’s milk cheese – I used Jarlsberg, which is a Norwegian cheese, with holes much like classic Swiss cheese

Random, interesting cheese – I used Red Dragon, which is an English cheddar made with Welsh brown ale and mustard seeds

Instructions

Place cheeses and cornstarch in large zip-top bag and shake to combine.

In small saucepan, heat garlic and beer to a bare simmer over medium-low heat. Add the cheese mixture, a small handful at a time, stirring constantly, until all cheese is incorporated and mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Hi, I’m Lori! I’m a Detroit-area culinary school graduate, food photographer, recipe developer and english muffin fanatic. This blog is where I post simple, yet special, original recipes for the "home chef" in all of us.